How To Fix /IWFND/MED168 - Service parameter '&1' is missing

/IWFND/MED168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Service parameter '&1' is missing

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/IWFND/MED168 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/MED168 Service parameter '&1' is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when a required parameter is not provided in the request to an OData service. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves a few steps.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The error indicates that a required parameter (denoted by &1) is not included in the request. This could be a mandatory query parameter or a header that the service expects.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to call the OData service might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to missing parameters.
  Service Configuration: The OData service might be configured to require certain parameters that are not being passed in the request.
  Client-Side Issues: If the request is being generated by a client application (like Fiori, SAP UI5, etc.), there might be an issue in how the request is constructed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Service Documentation: